1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 4 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Safari | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |